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Surgical Hub Building , Merlin Park University Hospital Galway , Galway City Co. Galway

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2660244

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development which consists of: We, the Health Service Executive, intend to apply for a planning permission for a proposed development at the Surgical Hub at Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway. The proposed development comprises a single-storey flat-roofed extension of approximately 26 m² (Net Floor Area) at first-floor level of the Surgical Hub Building, together with minor amendments to and the relocation of an enclosed bicycle shelter from northeast of the building to east of the building.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    8 Jul 2026

  2. Decision due (upcoming)

    3 Sept 2026

Application Details

Location
Surgical Hub Building , Merlin Park University Hospital Galway , Galway City Co. Galway.
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
0.492 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
8 July 2026
Status
NEW APPLICATION
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Due
3 September 2026

Location

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